Blog

Date Title Views Comments

Date
Title
Views
Comments

Movement and Posture

No Rope Halters, No Round Pens

The beginning stages of Bridless Dressage

I have been gradually working on more and more Bridless work and have jumped and worked out in the open fields. I am aiming toward more Dressage precise work as we get more adept at it. In this video, I am working on a simple circle (easier said than done!) and walk, trot, and canter […]

Challenges…

My partnership with Mercury is proof that challenges can lead to amazing places… How many of you view stumbling blocks and challenges with your horses as opportunities? Opportunities to build trust, training, communication and connection amongst other things. Fear in the rider, Fear in the horse or both are common challenges. Other ones can be about […]

Lipizzan Soccer, Horse-fun-ship, How and why

I recently posted this video with one of my students and a Lipizzan playing with a ball. It is part of my Horse-fun-ship series but I wanted to explain more how and why I do “Playing” like this. When we first started working with this mare, she was very dominant, somewhat spooky, unfocused, and disinterested […]

Soft vs. Light

Here I am working with a Mare that had a tendency to be Braced in her Mind and movement on a Mind and Body softening exercise… Soft versus light is an interesting comparison that sometimes there is confusion about. Depending on who you talk to you will get different interpretations. My Interpretation of Light is […]

Force versus Firmness

In our quest for Harmony and Connection with our horses there is a question which plagues every horse person at some point. Am I forcing my horse or just being firm. Now if you have experience with a horse this line is much clearer to you then if you are learning how to set boundaries […]

Happy New year! Brio: Part 2

Happy New Year! I hope you had great holidays so far and are looking towards another awesome year and journey with horses. I have much to look forward to as Ohana farm continues to unfold. I am busy visualizing the year ahead and celebrating what came to fruition in 2014. Many of you were very […]

Guiding principles of Farah DeJohnette horsemanship

an·thro·po·mor·phiz·ing

An·thro·po·mor·phiz·ing-Meaning-to attribute or ascribe human form or behavior to (a god, animal, object, etc) This word is thrown around horses and other animals and hotly debated with purists and horse folk of varying opinions and beliefs. I personally have seen people project their own emotions and feelings on their horses needs, thoughts, feelings, well-being well […]

Simple Horsemanship tips from Mercury

Here are some simple tips Mercury told me toshare that will change your connection and horsemanship. 1. Appreciate every second the generous nature of a horse.2. Balance down time with work time in your life and theirs especially performance horses.3. Make training positive and fun for you and your horse.4. Be clear in your Intention setting before […]

St. Vincent’s Clinic: Last day and overview

Here is the last video clip and installment of the Waterhole Rituals, and Rituals and Yoga for Riding Clinic. I met Stina through Carolyn Resnick as I have met many great people through her work. I knew I had to go to St. Vincent as soon as I saw Stina’s videos. Who doesn’t think that! […]